SW China earthquake affects 15,000 people

By CNC

Added On March 28, 2017

Rescuers set up tents as temporary settlements in quake-hit Yangjiang Township of Yangbi County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2017. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake that jolted Yangbi County on Monday morning has affected the lives of 15,786 people. One person was injured by falling tiles, and damage was reported in eight townships under Yangbi. (Xinhua/Yang Guiqing)

Rescuers set up tents as temporary settlements in quake-hit Yangjiang Township of Yangbi County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2017. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake that jolted Yangbi County on Monday morning has affected the lives of 15,786 people. One person was injured by falling tiles, and damage was reported in eight townships under Yangbi. (Xinhua/Yang Guiqing)

Rescuers convey relief goods in quake-hit Yangjiang Township of Yangbi County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 27, 2017. A 5.1-magnitude earthquake that jolted Yangbi County on Monday morning has affected the lives of 15,786 people. One person was injured by falling tiles, and damage was reported in eight townships under Yangbi. (Xinhua/Yang Guiqing)